3
recalls
The Peterbilt Conventional Series has 3 recalls covering 3,127 vehicles as reported; model year 1979 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1979: 2
Units affected
3,127
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Peterbilt Conventional Series by component
- Steering2 · 2,927 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 200 units
Peterbilt Conventional Series recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 1989 | Peterbilt Conventional Series (1989): SteeringNo. 89V190000 | Other or not stated | 1,227 |
| Apr 20, 1981 | Peterbilt Conventional Series (1978-1981): Exterior lightingNo. 81V053000 | Other or not stated | 200 |
| Dec 4, 1979 | Peterbilt COE, Conventional Series (1978-1979): SteeringNo. 79V266000 | Other or not stated | 1,700 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1989 Peterbilt Conventional Series recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1989 Peterbilt Conventional Series. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt Conventional Series have?
3 recalls cover the Peterbilt Conventional Series, for 3,127 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Peterbilt Conventional Series?
Power train: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Peterbilt Conventional Series. One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.